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Hero CD vs Honda CB 500 S

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Hero CD

Hero CD

ą§³110,000,130,000
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Honda CB 500 S

Honda CB 500 S

ą§³205,560
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Hero CD vs Honda CB 500 S - Detailed Analysis

šŸļø Hero CD vs Honda CB 500 S - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Hero CD and Honda CB 500 S? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

šŸ’° Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Hero CD is priced at 110,000,130,000 BDT while the Honda CB 500 S costs 195,560,205,560 BDT. The Honda CB 500 S is 85,560,075,560 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

šŸ”§ Technical Specifications

The Hero CD features a N/Acc engine from Hero, making it a strong contender in the Commuter category. The Honda CB 500 S comes with a N/Acc engine from Honda, positioning it well in the Street Bike segment.

āš” Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Hero vs Honda - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 110,000,130,000 BDT vs 195,560,205,560 BDT
  • Bike Category: Commuter vs Street Bike
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

šŸŽÆ Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Hero CD if you prefer Hero's engineering, Commuter characteristics, and the 110,000,130,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Honda CB 500 S if Honda's reputation, Street Bike features, and 195,560,205,560 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

šŸ† Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

šŸ’” Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Hero CD
ą§³110,000,130,000
VS
Honda CB 500 S
ą§³205,560

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
Twin, four-stroke
Engine Type
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
Twin, four-stroke
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual, 4-speed
6-speed manual
Transmission Type
Manual, 4-speed
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet, Multiplate
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet, Multiplate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Hero
Honda
Brand
Hero
Honda
Model
Hero CD
Honda CB 500 S
Model
Hero CD
Honda CB 500 S
Bike Name
Hero CD (Hero Honda CD Deluxe / CD Dawn)
Honda CB 500 S
Bike Name
Hero CD (Hero Honda CD Deluxe / CD Dawn)
Honda CB 500 S
Model Year
N/A
2001
Model Year
N/A
2001
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Bike
Category/Type
Commuter
Street Bike
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Assembly Location
N/A (Imported)
Europe
Assembly Location
N/A (Imported)
Europe
Status
Discontinued / Older models
Discontinued/Used Only
Status
Discontinued / Older models
Discontinued/Used Only
Colors Available
Black, Red (varies)
Blue, Red, Black (varies by batch)
Colors Available
Black, Red (varies)
Blue, Red, Black (varies by batch)
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead Acid
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead Acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Long, flat seat
Split
Seat Type
Long, flat seat
Split
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Frame Type
Diamond frame
Steel Diamond
Frame Type
Diamond frame
Steel Diamond
Swingarm Type
Tubular
Steel
Swingarm Type
Tubular
Steel

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
97.2
499cc
Displacement (cc)
97.2
499cc
Maximum Power
7.60
56.32 Bhp @ 9500 RPM
Maximum Power
7.60
56.32 Bhp @ 9500 RPM
Maximum Torque
7.50
46 NM @ 8000 RPM
Maximum Torque
7.50
46 NM @ 8000 RPM
Peak Power
7.7 HP
56 HP
Peak Power
7.7 HP
56 HP
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Valve Configuration
OHC
DOHC
Valve Configuration
OHC
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Bore
50.0
73.0 mm
Bore
50.0
73.0 mm
Stroke
49.5
59.6 mm
Stroke
49.5
59.6 mm
Bore x Stroke
50.0 x 49.5 mm
73 mm x 59.5 mm
Bore x Stroke
50.0 x 49.5 mm
73 mm x 59.5 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.5:1
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.5:1
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
Carburetor
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
Carburetor
Ignition System
Kick / Electric (varies)
CDI
Ignition System
Kick / Electric (varies)
CDI
Engine Layout
Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Parallel Twin
Engine Layout
Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Parallel Twin
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W40
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W40
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
20000
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
20000
Starting System
Kick / Electric (varies)
Electric
Starting System
Kick / Electric (varies)
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
No
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
No
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
~0.072 HP/kg
0.316
Power-to-Weight Ratio
~0.072 HP/kg
0.316
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS4 / BS6 (varies by model year)
Euro 2 (period correct)
Emission Standard
BS4 / BS6 (varies by model year)
Euro 2 (period correct)
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
No
Power Mode Indicator
No
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
3.0
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
3.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.5
18.00 litre
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.5
18.00 litre
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
60.0
20 Kmpl (Approx)
Average Mileage
60.0
20 Kmpl (Approx)
Mileage City
60
17
Mileage City
60
17
Mileage Highway
60
25
Mileage Highway
60
25
Load Capacity
N/A
180
Load Capacity
N/A
180
Battery Capacity
12.0
128.0
Battery Capacity
12.0
128.0
Range
~600 km (est.)
350ā€“400 km (full tank, est.)
Range
~600 km (est.)
350ā€“400 km (full tank, est.)
Range Indicator
No
No
Range Indicator
No
No
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
No
No
Low Fuel Warning
No
No

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
90
150
Top Speed
90
150
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~3.0 sec (est.)
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~3.0 sec (est.)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~5.5 sec (est.)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~5.5 sec (est.)
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
4
6
Number of Gears
4
6
Gear Pattern
4-speed manual
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
4-speed manual
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
N/A
6-speed
Gear Ratios
N/A
6-speed
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
2000030000
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
2000030000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
N/A
2095 Mm
Overall Length
N/A
2095 Mm
Overall Width
N/A
720 Mm
Overall Width
N/A
720 Mm
Overall Height
N/A
1050 Mm
Overall Height
N/A
1050 Mm
Wheelbase
N/A
1435 Mm
Wheelbase
N/A
1435 Mm
Ground Clearance
N/A
145 Mm
Ground Clearance
N/A
145 Mm
Seat Height
N/A
775 Mm
Seat Height
N/A
775 Mm
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
107.0
177.0
Kerb Weight
107.0
177.0
Gross Weight
107
177.0 kg
Gross Weight
107
177.0 kg
Battery Weight
~2 kg (est.)
~2.5 kg (est.)
Battery Weight
~2 kg (est.)
~2.5 kg (est.)

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Drum
Single Disc
Front Brake Type
Drum
Single Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc Brake
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc Brake
Front Brake Size
N/A
296.0
Front Brake Size
N/A
296.0
Rear Brake Size
N/A
240.0
Rear Brake Size
N/A
240.0
ABS Type
No
No
ABS Type
No
No
Brake Pad Life
N/A
1000015000
Brake Pad Life
N/A
1000015000
Braking Distance
N/A
~40 m (100ā€“0 km/h, est.)
Braking Distance
N/A
~40 m (100ā€“0 km/h, est.)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
Telescopic forks
Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic forks
Telescopic
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm
Twin shock
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm
Twin shock
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
120.0
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
Tubetype
110/80-17 57H
Front Tyre Size
Tubetype
110/80-17 57H
Rear Tyre Size
Tubetype
130/80-17 65H
Rear Tyre Size
Tubetype
130/80-17 65H
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Tube
tubeless
Tyre Type
Tube
tubeless
Tyre Brand
Tubetype (local brands)
Varies (imported)
Tyre Brand
Tubetype (local brands)
Varies (imported)
Tyre Life
N/A
1200015000
Tyre Life
N/A
1200015000
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Wheel Material
Steel
Alloy
Wheel Material
Steel
Alloy

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V (est.)
12V, 8Ah
Battery Rating
12V (est.)
12V, 8Ah
Battery Life
2
23
Battery Life
2
23
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
1 year (typical)
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
1 year (typical)
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
12002000
30004000
Battery Replacement Cost
12002000
30004000
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Health Check
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
No
No
USB Charging
No
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
No
Error Code Display
No
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen
Tail Light Type
Bulb
halogen
Tail Light Type
Bulb
halogen
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
DRL
No
No
DRL
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Display Type
Analog
Analogue
Display Type
Analog
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Analog
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Analog
Analogue
Odometer Type
Analog
Analogue
Odometer Type
Analog
Analogue
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analogue
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Analogue
Clock
No
No
Clock
No
No
Pass Light Switch
No
Yes
Pass Light Switch
No
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
halogen
Side Stand Indicator
No
halogen

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Analog
Analogue
Trip Meter
Analog
Analogue
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
No
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
Small front fairing
Wind Protection
Minimal
Small front fairing
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Standard
Standard
Footpeg Position
Standard
Standard
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
110000130000.00 BDT
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
110000130000.00 BDT
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
110000130000.00 BDT
205,560 BDT
Regular Price
110000130000.00 BDT
205,560 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
20000
12000
Registration Cost
20000
12000
Insurance Cost
15002500
15000
Insurance Cost
15002500
15000
EMI Options
Available through dealers
No
EMI Options
Available through dealers
No
Distributor/Seller
Hero MotoCorp Bangladesh
Used importers/secondhand market
Distributor/Seller
Hero MotoCorp Bangladesh
Used importers/secondhand market
Service Cost
N/A
20003000
Service Cost
N/A
20003000
Running Cost
Very Low
Moderate
Running Cost
Very Low
Moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
12,000 km (est.)
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
12,000 km (est.)
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Limited (import only)
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Limited (import only)
Service Intervals
3000
5000
Service Intervals
3000
5000
Warranty Terms
Varies by dealer
N/A (used only)
Warranty Terms
Varies by dealer
N/A (used only)
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